How Does That Happen PodcastMon, 19 Aug 2019 17:55:24 +0000Tue, 10 Sep 2019 04:33:06 +0000Libsyn WebEngine 2.0http://laughwithmarc.com/how-does-that-happen-podcast
enhttp://laughwithmarc.com/how-does-that-happen-podcasthowdoesthathappenpodcast@gmail.com (howdoesthathappenpodcast@gmail.com)http://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/b/a/f/4baf7643a02224b4/Howdoesthathappen_cover.jpgHow Does That Happen PodcastMarc Yaffeechallenging,comedy,competitive,extraordinary,extreme,extremebehavior,hardtobelieve,interview,recordbreaking,recordholders,stunt,unbelievable,unusualnomarc@laughwithmarc.comepisodic9 - Fifty-Year Fast Food FastMon, 19 Aug 2019 17:55:24 +0000Sky Hoyt gave up fast food in 1968 (a year before man set foot on the moon) when he started working at a Berkeley, CA vegetarian cafe, during the beginning of the counter-culture and back to land movements in Northern California. Now 50 years into his no-fast-food fast, Sky looks back at the challenges, the benefits and some of the missed pleasures

Links from this Episode: Alicyn Yaffee (Theme Music): https://bit.ly/33Mghyw Dave Mencarelli: www.davemencarelli.com Marc Yaffee Comedy: www.laughwithmarc.com Marc Yaffee Corporate website: bookmarcnow.com How Does That Happen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2O5k6ri]]>35:31nopodcast,the,northern,food,free,comedy,to,farmer,revolution,laugh,living,farmers,culture,record,counter,california,back,wellness,healthy,eating,market,land,simple,berkeley,fast,sustainability,blogger,cultural,simplicity,drivethru,fastfood,holdersfullMarc Yaffee8 - Zero Waste HeroTue, 16 Jul 2019 05:11:51 +0000Kathryn Kellogg discusses her unexpected path to pursuing a zero waste lifestyle. Originally moved to eliminate plastics from her life following a breast cancer scare, Kathryn developed a lifestyle that has saved her money, reduced her waste stream and improved her health. She shares her journey with Dave and Marc, on how she eventually got to where she and her husband, Justin, have reduced their non-recyclable trash down to two Mason Jars over the last two years. If you think Catherine sounds like some eco-whack job, think again. She is rational, reasoned and funny. Best of all she shares easy, actionable steps for listeners to reduce their own waste streams without disrupting their lifestyle.

Kathryn also discusses:

Meeting her husband and getting him to embrace a no trash lifestyle

The health dangers of single stream plastics and BPA-coated paper receipts

Interacting with friends and family who don’t share a zero waste lifestyle

The health dangers of single stream plastics and BPA-coated paper receipts

Interacting with friends and family who don’t share a zero waste lifestyle

The easiest tips for others to reduce their waste stream

Links from this episode: Kathryn Kellogg Instagram: @Going.zero.waste Kathryn Kellogg Going Zero Waste Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/goingzerowaste/ Kathryn Kellogg’s 101 Ways To Go Zero Waste book: https://amzn.to/2YWCoj0 Alicyn Yaffee (Theme Music): https://www.sonicbids.com/band/alicynyaffee Dave Mencarelli: www.davemecarelli.com Marc Yaffee Comedy: www.laughwithmarc.com Marc Yaffee Corporate website: bookmarcnow.com How Does That Happen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2O5k6ri ]]>33:53cleanpodcast,plastic,free,going,green,living,record,ecofriendly,go,wellness,simple,zero,sustainability,recycling,trash,waste,blogger,simplicity,holders,wastecom8fullMarc Yaffee7 - Dante’s Comedy InfernoMon, 17 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000Dante shares his journey from aspiring child comedian to record-holding, international touring comic Headliner. He shares how he pursued standup from an early age, found support and recognition as a white comedian on BET and went on to amass the most overseas comedy shows for the US Military. Humble, passionate and focused, Dante’s story is an inspiration for aspiring comedian or anyone pursuing a career goal they are excited about.

Dante also discusses:

His life growing up on military bases

His first comedy show at age SEVEN

Getting onstage at the Hollywood Improv at age 15

Giving then unknown Comedian, Jamie Foxx, five minutes of his stage time at the La Jolla Comedy Store

His highlights as a comedian on BET’s Comic View

His highlights entertaining US military personnel in the states and overseas

]]>36:06noentertainment,lake,comedy,comic,humor,hope,world,record,shows,awards,china,la,improv,bob,comedian,standup,forces,store,shore,bet,view,dante,armed,base,naval,holder,jolla,uso,unstoppable,mitzy,rusiocelli7fullMarc Yaffee6 - Good Golly Miss MollyMon, 27 May 2019 08:30:00 +0000Molly Schuyler shares her journey from a waitress and mom to professional competitive eater. Weighing in at a mere 120lbs, Molly is still a heavyweight in the competitive eating world. Molly chronicles her start in competitive eating, the challenges of doing food challenges while raising four kids and some of her favorite records over the years. Molly’s great sense of humor and humble demeanor are a distinct contrast to her killer instinct when it comes to downing food.

Molly also discusses:

Her reasons for getting into competitive eating

Her relationship with food when not competitive eating

The challenges and dangers of competitive eating

Her career highlights that include appearances on America’s Got Talent and The Gong Show

Her career highlights that include appearances on America’s Got Talent and The Gong Show

Links from the podcast: Molly Schuyler videosAlicyn Yaffee (Theme Music)Marc Yaffee Comedy Marc Yaffee Corporate website How Does That Happen on iTunes ]]>31:29nospeed,dog,food,champion,former,comedy,hot,world,record,shows,molly,professional,vegetarian,eating,man,contest,standup,iron,challenge,steak,competitive,eater,consecutive,streak,holder,unstoppable,schuyler,nathans,72ounce6fullMarc Yaffee5 - Unstoppable: Sammy Obeid’s 1002 Nights of Comedy In a RowMon, 06 May 2019 11:00:00 +0000Sammi Obeid shares his journey from double major UC Berkeley graduate to full-time stand up comedian who along the way decided to earn a world record for performing 1002 nights in a row. Sammy shares the highs and lows of the streak and what helped motivate him and keep him on the path to complete what few comedians would even think of trying.

]]>Marc and Dave dive in to Bob Zany’s 40-plus year career as a stand-up comedian. Having performed in 50 states and Guam, Bob shares his comedy insights, lessons of the road and tips that have helped him survive and prosper in the evolving comedy landscape. Bob also Discusses:

His start in comedy at age 15

Working with Rodney Dangerfield and other comedy legends

Performing In all 50 states and the island of Guam

Developing jokes and incorporating props in to his act

Links from this show: Bob Zany website Bob Zany podcast Twitter: @bobzany Marc Yaffee ComedyMarc Yaffee Corporate website How Does That Happen on iTunes ]]>41:44noand,the,factory,show,funny,las,vegas,comedy,laugh,star,rodney,tom,top,city,search,bob,standup,carson,hey,shore,guam,gong,carrot,laughter,zany,mitzi,headliner,dangerfield,baybeefullMarc Yaffee3 - Clay Tumey : Conversations with a Bank RobberMon, 18 Mar 2019 11:00:00 +0000After carefully researching what lead people to get caught robbing banks, Clay Tumey robbed a number of banks over the course of a year. Clay never got caught but decided to turn himself in and change his life shortly after the birth of his son.

He eventually plead guilty to three bank robberies and served both state and federal prison time. Clay shares his journey from gainfully employed mechanic to criminal and back to law-abiding citizen.

CLAY ALSO DISCUSSES:

Growing up in a family with bank employees

Researching the process of robbing banks and what caused people to get caught

How a case of mistaken identity had his brother’s neighbor cop brought in as a suspect in Clay’s robberies

From leaving passengers at wrong locations to bringing his two-year old son along on rides, Adam takes the convenient and reliable out of ride-sharing. Adam’s zero-star goal makes for a five-star interview.

Adam also discusses:

How introduction to Uber and his original motivation

The merit system of Uber Early interactions with his passengers

His frustration with ungrateful passengers

His decision to go rogue and try to zero out his star ratings

His first passenger ejection

His Uber Superbowl experiences with Philidelphia Eagles fans when the Superbowl was in Minneapolis

His time in Jamaica when he became an unauthorized Motor scooter taxi

His arrest and exoneration for punching a blow-up Joe Camel display and head-butting an off-duty Minneapolis Police Officer

]]>Guest, Adam Thompson, turns Uber’s 5-star rating system on its head by aiming to become the worst-rated Uber driver. Adam’s race to the bottom showcases his imagination, chutzpah and humor.

From leaving passengers at wrong locations to bringing his two-year old son along on rides, Adam takes the convenient and reliable out of ride-sharing. Adam’s zero-star goal makes for a five-star interview.

Adam also discusses:

How introduction to Uber and his original motivation

The merit system of Uber Early interactions with his passengers

His frustration with ungrateful passengers

His decision to go rogue and try to zero out his star ratings

His first passenger ejection

His Uber Superbowl experiences with Philidelphia Eagles fans when the Superbowl was in Minneapolis

His time in Jamaica when he became an unauthorized Motor scooter taxi

His arrest and exoneration for punching a blow-up Joe Camel display and head-butting an off-duty Minneapolis Police Officer

]]>39:47nominnesota,joe,driver,superbowl,record,philadelphia,economy,low,camel,arrest,eagles,jamaica,rebel,curious,gig,worst,ratings,passenger,passengers,complaints,headbutt,uber,unregulated,irate,braking,rideshare,fivestars2fullMarc Yaffee1 - Jim Fleming: Fleming's Flip PhoneFri, 01 Feb 2019 15:57:45 +0000Comedian Jim Fleming claims the unofficial, unverifiable record of having the oldest working flip phone of any person his age or younger in the Developed World.

In a disposable society where three-year old phones are considered ancient artifacts and video games are obsolete about 72 after hours after their release, Reno Comedian, Jim Fleming, stands tall as a guardian of technology past. Since 2007, Jim has continued to shun phone upgrades and the Smartphone revolution, opting to keep his Samsung flip phone, despite drawing scorn, ridicule and bemusement. Jim shares his motivation (or lack there of) for his continued reliance and allegiance to a device that can simultaneously survive an atomic blast and subject its user to carpal tunnel just by trying to send a basic text.

ABOUT JIM:

Jim Fleming is originally from Reno but first started performing comedy while on a six and a half year furlough to the east coast pursuing a career in the biotech industry. He has performed in many of Boston and New York City's finest bars, Chinese restaurants and finished basements and as such,developed the thick skin possessed only by cocktail waitresses and door-to-door salesmen. He recently graduated from University of Nevada Reno with a Masters in Economics and has performed at Reno area clubs many, many times.

On Episode 1:

Jim describes his infatuation with his flip phone

How he first obtained it.

Why he believes in keeping it as his primary form of communication.

How his flip phone is both a conversation piece and a female repellent.

Things to understand when interacting with a flip phone user

The economic benefits of staying old school cellular.

Ponders if he will ever part with his phone voluntarily.

How he remains a valued member of society without having to upgrade to a Smartphone.

]]>Comedian Jim Fleming claims the unofficial, unverifiable record of having the oldest working flip phone of any person his age or younger in the Developed World.

In a disposable society where three-year old phones are considered ancient artifacts and video games are obsolete about 72 after hours after their release, Reno Comedian, Jim Fleming, stands tall as a guardian of technology past. Since 2007, Jim has continued to shun phone upgrades and the Smartphone revolution, opting to keep his Samsung flip phone, despite drawing scorn, ridicule and bemusement. Jim shares his motivation (or lack there of) for his continued reliance and allegiance to a device that can simultaneously survive an atomic blast and subject its user to carpal tunnel just by trying to send a basic text.

ABOUT JIM:

Jim Fleming is originally from Reno but first started performing comedy while on a six and a half year furlough to the east coast pursuing a career in the biotech industry. He has performed in many of Boston and New York City's finest bars, Chinese restaurants and finished basements and as such,developed the thick skin possessed only by cocktail waitresses and door-to-door salesmen. He recently graduated from University of Nevada Reno with a Masters in Economics and has performed at Reno area clubs many, many times.

On Episode 1:

Jim describes his infatuation with his flip phone

How he first obtained it.

Why he believes in keeping it as his primary form of communication.

How his flip phone is both a conversation piece and a female repellent.

Things to understand when interacting with a flip phone user

The economic benefits of staying old school cellular.

Ponders if he will ever part with his phone voluntarily.

How he remains a valued member of society without having to upgrade to a Smartphone.